YELAHANKA, India, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AERO
INDIA -- Textron Systems
Weapon & Sensor Systems, a business of Textron Inc. (NYSE:
TXT), announced today the successful testing of G-CLAW™,
the company's precision guided glide weapon, against moving
targets. The flight tests, which occurred in October 2016, took place at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona.
The Weapon & Sensor Systems team conducted the G-CLAW
precision guided weapon flight tests from a Cessna®
Caravan®. G-CLAW demonstrated successful engagement of
static and moving targets within 1 meter circular error probable
(CEP). The weapon engaged static and moving targets by transferring
navigation from a GPS-aided inertial navigation system to the
Semi-Active Laser (SAL) sensor for terminal guidance. The test
results verified end-to-end guidance through successful engagement
of an off-axis target greater than 2 kilometers downrange from the
aircraft.
"We are pleased with the test results and development progress
of the G-CLAW precision guided weapon system," says Weapon &
Sensor Systems Senior Vice President & General Manager
Brian Sinkiewicz.
The G-CLAW precision guided glide weapon system incorporates
tri-mode fuzing (Height of Burst, Impact, Delay) to optimize
effects against a broad target set. G-CLAW is designed with
modularity to support rapid incorporation of emerging technologies
in guidance, seekers and warhead effects. It can be adapted to
changing mission requirements at minimum development cost. G-CLAW
can be integrated onto an array of aircraft including the Cessna
Caravan and Textron AirLand Scorpion jet, as well as innovative
launch systems such as the Common Launch Tube (CLT), utilizing a
roll-on/roll-off Battle Management Systems (BMS).
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems' businesses develop and integrate products,
services and support for aerospace and defense customers, as well
as civil and commercial customers including those in law
enforcement, security, border patrol and critical infrastructure
protection around the globe. Harnessing agility and a broad
base of expertise, Textron Systems' innovative businesses design,
manufacture, field and support comprehensive solutions that expand
customer capabilities and deliver value. Textron Systems consists
of its Advanced Information Solutions, Electronic Systems,
Geospatial Solutions, Lycoming Engines, Marine & Land Systems,
Support Solutions, TRU Simulation + Training, Unmanned Systems and
Weapon & Sensor Systems businesses. More information is
available at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global
network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron
is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell
Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming,
E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Textron Off
Road, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more
information visit: www.textron.com.
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or describe strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical
matters; these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date
on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update
them. These statements are subject to known and unknown risks,
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to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements.
G-CLAW is either a registered trademark or trademark of
Textron, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. CESSNA and CARAVAN are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Textron Innovations,
Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Media Contact:
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Relations Team
Textron Systems
(978) 657-2020
PublicRelations@textronsystems.com
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